I recently got this medal, dont really know anything about it just thought it was cool. It is made out of sterling silver, has a long rifle or a muscat set on a blue background. If anyone knows anything about it please let me know.

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Purpleisafruit6, 4 years agoThanks official fuel, I know its cool when you love it

scottvez, 4 years agoIt is a Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB)-- awarded by the US Army for infantrymen who serve in combat. Each conflict has had slightly different requirements, but in general the soldier must be involved in active ground combat to get the award.

This one is clutchback-- looks to be Viet Nam era or more modern.

I use one for my profile image!
Scott

Purpleisafruit6, 4 years agoThanks for the info scott! Besides for looking really cool, do you think it is worth more than the value of the silver?

ttomtucker, 4 years agoThe CIB badge was established on Oct 27, 1943, retroactive to Dec 7, 1941. It was called the "fighter Badge" in the beginning, but was changed to Combat Infantry Badge later. The CIB and EIB badge had clutchback pins before Nam.

Purpleisafruit6, 4 years agoThanks ttomtucker! so that means it from before vietnam right?

Chrisnp, 4 years agoClutchbacks started being used in WWII on some insignia and are still used today. Badges made of sterling silver tend to be older, although I think some are still manufactured today for those who want to pay the extra price. If I had to take a semi-educated guess, I'd guess Vietnam era

scottvez, 4 years agoTom-- the CIB has never been officially called the "fighter badge". That was simply the original recommendation of the creator (GEN McNair) which was rejected.

The badge was established as the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB).

For all infantrymen, the CIB has very special meaning. It was one of the proudest days in my military career when I was awarded my first CIB.